Professional Staff and Board...

The Center is well known for the longevity, experience, and professionalism of its staff. The director and teachers are committed to the development of future early childhood educators, and supervise and work with undergraduate and graduate students in training from various colleges and Yale University.

Director Carla M. Horwitz. Ed.D. (Educational Leadership), MS (Urban Education), Diploma in Child Development, State Certificates in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Professional Early Childhood Directorship. 40 years relevant experience. 35th year at Calvin Hill.

Administrative Associate Susan Taddei. EdM Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction. State Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. 9 years relevant experience. 4th year at Calvin Hill.

Administrative Assistant Randi K. Alpert, BS Early Childhood Education. 23 years relevant experience. 12th year at Calvin Hill.

Threes Program

Head Teacher Helen Riviere. BS Early Childhood Education, MS Urban Education. 31 years relevant experience. 8th year at Calvin Hill.

Teacher Nancy Pasacreta. BS Psychology (24 credits in Early Childhood Education). 17 years relevant experience. 5th year at Calvin Hill.

Teacher Amy Callahan. BS Human Development and Family Relations. 15 years relevant experience. 5th year at Calvin Hill.

Assistant Teacher Elizabeth Antle. BA English. (15 credits in Early Childhood Education). 4 years relevant experience. 4th year at Calvin Hill.

Assistant Teacher Ted Palenski. Senior, Yale University. (6 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development). 3 years relevant experience. 4th year at Calvin Hill.

Teaching Fellow Nancy Wallace. BA, Connecticut College, 2009, Psychology and Human Development. Post Graduate Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, Yale Child Study Center.

Preschool: Threes and Four

Head Teacher Linda Barret. BA Psychology (25 credits in Early Childhood Education). 29 years relevant experience. 19th year at Calvin Hill.

Senior Teacher John Cafferty. BA English. (24 graduate credits in Early Childhood Education). 37 years relevant experience. 36th year at Calvin Hill.

Teacher Heather Guerette. BS Early Childhood Education. 6 years relevant experience. 7th year at Calvin Hill.

Teacher Colleen Hayes. BA Communications (30 credits in Early Childhood Education). MS Education. State Certification in Elementary Education K-6. 4 years relevant experience. 2nd year at Calvin Hill.

Assistant Teacher Stefanie Harris. Enrolled in Early Childhood Associate Degree Program. (19 credits in Early Childhood Education). 6 years relevant experience. 2nd year at Calvin Hill.

Kindergarten

Senior Teacher Winnie Naclerio. BA and MS Early Childhood Education. State Certificates in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. 31 years relevant experience. 32nd year at Calvin Hill.

Teaching Fellow Natasha Lall. BA Yale University 2009, Psychology. Seedlings Teaching Fellowship. 1 year relevant experience, 2nd year at Calvin Hill.

Teaching Fellow Julia Blood. BA Wellesley College 2009, Neuroscience and Japanese. Post Graduate Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, Yale Child Study Center.

Board of Directors

The Calvin Hill Board of Directors is comprised of parents, teachers and community members. Feel free to download the complete list of board members.